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P228 KKL

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 KKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,260 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars and going out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,288 miles

both front and rear number plates in poor contion appear to be of honeycombe construction

drivers wiper rubber slight split recomend replace

rear brake light center 1 bulb not working

steering top mount close to maxium play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 94,764 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 94,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

border line pass to center & rear exaust is being replaced

Fail 3 Jan 2008 88,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

border line pass to center & rear exaust is being replaced

Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 81,719 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s beam patern fading

o/s/f track rod end near max wear must be renewed very soon

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P228 KKL is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P228 KKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P228 KKL registered?

P228 KKL is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P228 KKL safe to buy?

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